Updated and expanded and written in an academic yet accessible style, the Second Edition of "Clinical Psychology" covers all subfields of clinical psychology, including the history and current state of the field, clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics such as forensic and health psychology. Instructors and students are provided with a balanced approach to clinical psychology that communicates sophisticated ideas in a balanced, scholarly, accessible way, and which weaves an appreciation for cultural issues throughout its chapters.
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"By using practical examples and blending in current culture and metaphors, Pomerantz brings the profession to life. I think students will find the text enjoyable to read." -- Jennifer Muehlenkamp 20110307
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-1-4129-7763-0 (9781412977630)
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Andrew M. Pomerantz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Adult Psychology Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to clinical psychology. He also maintains a part-time private practice of clinical psychology in St. Louis, MO. He earned his B. A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and his M. A. and Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University. He completed his predoctoral internship at Indiana University School of Medicine Psychology Training Consortium. He is the author of Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture (Sage, 2008) and Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (with Karen Goldfinger; Sage, 2010). He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Psychology, and has published articles in numerous professional journals including Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Teaching of Psychology, Ethics & Behavior, and Training and Education in Professional Psychology. His primary research interests include psychotherapy and ethical/professional issues in clinical psychology. He served two terms as president of Psychotherapy Saint Louis and is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Preface About the Author Part I: Introducing Clinical Psychology Ch 1 - Defining Clinical Psychology What is Clinical Psychology? Education and Training in Clinical Psychology Professional Activities and Employment Settings How Are Clinical Psychologists Different From... Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 2 - Evolution of Clinical Psychology Origins of the Field Early Pioneers Lightner Witmer and the Creation of Clinical Psychology Assessment Psychotherapy Development of the Profession Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 3 - Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology Prescription Privileges Evidence-Based Treatments/Manualized Therapy Payment Methods The Influence of Technology Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 4 - Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology The Rise of Multiculturalism in Clinical Psychology Cultural Competence Are We All Alike? Or All Different? What Constitutes a Culture? Training Psychologists in Cultural Issues An Example of Culture Influencing the Clinical Context: The Parent-Child Relationship Chapter Summary Key Terms Ch 5 - Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association Code of Ethics Confidentiality Informed Consent Boundaries and Multiple Relationships Competence Ethics in Clinical Assessment Ethics in Clinical Research Contemporary Ethical Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 6 - Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research? How Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research? Ethical Issues in Research in Clinical Psychology Chapter Summary Key Terms Part II: Assessment Ch 7 - Diagnosis and Classification Issues Defining Normality and Abnormality Diagnosis and Classification of Mental Disorders: A Brief History Alternative Directions in Diagnosis and Classification Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 8 - The Clinical Interview The Interviewer Components of the Interview Pragmatics of the Interview Types of Interviews Cultural Components Chapter Summary Key Terms Ch 9 - Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment Intelligence Testing Achievement Testing Neuropsychological Testing Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 10 - Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment Multimethod Assessment Evidence-Based Assessment Culturally Competent Assessment Objective Personality Tests Projective Personality Tests Behavioral Assessment Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Part III: Psychotherapy Ch 11 - General Issues in Psychotherapy Does Psychotherapy Work? Efficacy Versus Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Which Type of Psychotherapy Is Best? What Types of Psychotherapy Do Clinical Psychologists Practice? Denise: A Fictional Client to Consider From Multiple Perspectives Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 12 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Defining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Goal of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychosexual Stages: Clinical Implications More Contemporary Forms of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Outcome Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 13 - Humanistic Psychotherapy Humanistic Concepts: Clinical Implications Goal of Humanistic Psychotherapy Elements of Humanistic Psychotherapy Reflection: An Important Therapist Response Alternatives to Humanism Outcome Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 14 - Behavioral Psychotherapy Origins of Behavioral Psychotherapy Goal of Behavioral Psychotherapy Two Types of Conditioning Techniques Based on Classical Conditioning Techniques Based on Operant Conditioning Alternatives to Behavior Therapy Outcome Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 15 - Cognitive Psychotherapy Goal of Cognitive Therapy Two Approaches to Cognitive Therapy Recent Applications of Cognitive Therapy Outcome Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 16 - Group and Family Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Part IV: Special Topics Ch 17 - Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Psychological Issues of Childhood Assessment of Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 18 - Health Psychology Definitions: Health Psychology Versus Behavioral Medicine Stress Stress and Physical Illness Stress and Coping Social Support Clinical Applications Cultural Factors in Health Psychology Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Ch 19 - Forensic Psychology Definition and History Forensic Activities of Clinical Psychologists Chapter Summary Key Terms and Names Glossary References Photo Credits Author Index Subject Index
